Thomas V. Nash '40 was one of the most dynamic ends ever to play
for Brown. Although small of stature at 5-8, 165 pounds, Nash was a
giant among his peers and played the game of football with a dash
and verve that was exciting to the fans and inspiring to his
teammates. Underneath a pleasant, self-effacing countenance, there
was a fiercely competitive personality. Possessing amazing
strength, Nash was a demon on defense, often hurtling blockers out
of his path to get at the ball carrier. He was a good pass
receiver, but above all Tommy Nash was known for his ability to run
the end-around play with reckless abandon, averaging better than 13
yards a carry. The Weymouth (Mass.) native earned All-East honors,
All-American mention, and played with the College All-Stars in
their victory over the New York Giants. Nash was also a pitcher on
the baseball team, and as a freshman he was undefeated as a
wrestler and won the N.E. Intercollegiate Championship. Typically,
Nash liked to wrestle out of his weight class just for the
competitive thrill that he experienced.